Buyer at George Koch Sons, LLC in Evansville, Indiana

Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to be responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials and supplies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong working knowledge of supply chain management concepts, practices, and procedures, with the ability to effectively manage procurement and delivery of products, components, and services in a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment.


Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with multiple suppliers and service contractors, continuously seeking to drive efficiencies.
  
• Work closely with the Inventory Coordinator to utilize surplus items when available and perform an annual audit to dispose of obsolete items.
  
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure they meet specifications and delivery requirements. Document supplier performance in the ERP system.
  
• Collaborate with engineering and estimating to identify and qualify new suppliers.
  
• Enter qualified new suppliers into the ERP system and complete necessary credit applications and tax exemption documentation.
  
• Manage various purchasing systems to request quotes, negotiate pricing, and set delivery terms. Create purchase orders for products and components to ensure timely procurement and delivery.
  
• Work with shipping and receiving, engineering, and accounting to facilitate change orders and resolve pricing and fulfillment discrepancies.
  
• Cross-train to support similar positions at other locations as needed.
  
• Participate on cross-functional teams to share, evaluate, and implement best practices.
  

Education/Skills/Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
  
• Minimum of two years of purchasing experience, including procurement of major equipment.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a professional and courteous demeanor.
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
  
• Minimal travel to various locations within the organization may be required.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer: Including disability/veteran

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